Soo Line 2719

Soo Line 2719 is a Pacific-type 4-6-2 steam locomotive built in 1923 and displayed at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum in Duluth. The engine shows the classic design of that era with large driving wheels and a separate tender for coal and water.

The locomotive was built in 1923 and ran over three million miles between Chicago, Minneapolis, and Duluth. It was among the last steam engines operated by Soo Line, ending passenger service on this route in 1959.

The locomotive represents American transportation progress and shows how steam engines connected major Midwestern cities. Visitors see a piece of transport history that moved people and goods across vast distances.

The locomotive is permanently displayed at the museum and can be viewed from the outside, allowing visitors to see the mechanical details of the drive system. Museum displays help explain how the various parts work together.

After being retired, the locomotive was restored in 1996 and returned to operating condition for excursion trains until 2013. This brief chapter of operation was rare for engines this old and shows the extensive work needed to keep them running.